What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son in covert reconnaissance unit displays nerve (4)" mean?

The definition is "nerve". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SAS (synonym="covert reconnaissance unit – Special Air Service") + S (synonym="son") = SASS; definition: "nerve" The answer is SASS.

Son in covert reconnaissance unit displays nerve (4)

Times Cryptic #27938 | 24 Down | 2021-03-30 flower

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